The ‘Indigo Rose’ is a new, strangely-colored variety of tomato. Indigo Rose is a cross-breed between red and purple tomatoes, and is the latest ‘superfood’ to hit the market.

Chinese farmer Hao Xianzhang has perfected the process of growing pears inside Buddha shaped plastic molds. They are sold in the village of Hexia, China and are thought to bring good luck. i just find it cool that they are shaping pears into things.

Tomato Chocolate Cherry seeds from Park Seed. Beautiful color and I hear they are incredibly sweet. (I think it’s a hybrid though) 70 days from setting out transplants.

Glass Gem Corn - rare heirloom

Genetics of the Beautiful “Glass Gem” corn. You’re looking at an ear of a corn variety called “Glass Gem”, grown by Greg Schoen of Seeds Trust. This is real corn! How does it grow this way? Each corn kernel is actually a sort of unique plant.